Undergraduate

A collection of stories related to the prestigious bachelor’s degree programs with the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and its three distinct schools.

Emil and Nikhil as infants surrounded by Cornell bears
Nolan School

Passion and purpose guide incoming Class of 2029

In 2006, Emil and Nikhil Damji, sons of Salim Damji ’00, graced the cover of Hotelie Magazine. Now, they are incoming freshmen at the Nolan School.

Two men, one holding a large white duck, smile.
SC Johnson College

Diverse Expertise Drives Vertical Integration at Family Business

Innovation at Joe Jurgielewicz & Son—one of the largest duck farms in America—stems from an unusual combination of hospitality and veterinary skills.

Headshot of Vanessa Bohns, net to an enlarged image of her book, on a red background.
SC Johnson College

Discovering the Influence You Already Have

Vanessa Bohns’s book shows how we underestimate our power to persuade and connect.

K-pop performer
Nolan School

The K-pop status shuffle: producers, power and reinvention

New SC Johnson College research finds entertainment agencies in Korea play a dominant role in shaping the image of K-pop groups.

a woman and a man standing next to each other, holding crystal awards and smiling.
Nolan School

Where Innovation Meets Impact: The Nolan Hotel School Celebrates Industry Luminaries

Tech pioneer Cindy Estis Green ’79 and Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian redefine hospitality through innovation, strategy, and human-centered leadership.

Rose Jou being pinned by her parents at the Cornell University ROTC Tri-Service Commissioning Ceremony, held May 23 in Statler Auditorium.
Nolan School

Cornell Graduates Aim to ‘Lead From the Front’ as Military Officers

Rose Jou ’25, a student in the Nolan School, graduated as Navy ROTC’s battalion commander.

Commencement processional of students in the SC Johnson College of Business dressed in graduation regalia and holding a college banner.
SC Johnson College

Commencement 2025: Stories From Our Graduating Class

Our seniors share their most memorable experiences from their time at @SCJohnsonCollege and how they will carry them into the future.

Image of female student setting up for a “Paint and Sip” event at Collegetown Bagels in Ithaca, to raise money for Make-A-Wish Central New York.
Nolan School

Hotelies Extend Cornell Commitment to ‘Wish-Making’

Nolan School students raised nearly $5,000 for Make-A-Wish Central New York – with help and inspiration from an alumna who was a wish-kid herself and founded the first college “wish-makers” group in the country.

A woman dressed in business attire speaking on stage.
Nolan School

Snack Startup Cramp Bites Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition

Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.